Honda Hawk GT NT650 1988 Service Manual page 135

CRANKSHAFT/TRANSMISSION
Place the left crankcase side down and separate the right
crankcase from the left crankcase while prying where indicat-
ed at the points shown and tapping the cases at several loca-
tions with a soft hammer.
Remove the dowel pins and clean the crankcase halves of any
sealant material.
CRANKSHAFT/CONNECTING ROD
CRANKSHAFT SIDE CLEARANCE INSPECTION
Remove the crankshaft from the left crankcase.
Check the connecting rod side clearance with feeler gauge.
SERVICE LIMIT: 0.30
mm
10.012 inl
If either side clearance exceeds the service limit, replace the
connecting rod and recheck.
If still beyond the limit. replace the crankshaft.
Inspect the crankshaft for rough spots or damage.
CONNECTING ROD DISASSEMBLY
Remove the connecting rod bearing caps noting their loca-
tions.
NOTE
• Tap the side of the cap lightly if it is hard to remove.
CAUTION
Do not interchange the crankpin bearings. They must be in-
stalled in their original positions or the correct bearing oil clear-
ance may not be obtained resulting in engine damage.
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11) BEARING CAPS